The Anonymous Production Assistant

Shots Versus Setups

The following post applies to single camera shows. I honestly don’t know what they do for multicam series. I’ve noticed lately the some newbies confuse the terms “shot” and “setup.” These are related concepts, but they are distinct. In general, the “shot” is the image the camera operator is seeing through the lens.{{1}} The goal […]

Visual Effects Data Integration Lead Viki Chan

Today’s guest has a job you’ve probably never heard of– Viki Chan is a Data Integration Lead in the visual effects department. She’s worked on such big film as The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Ender’s Game.{{1}} Viki is not a US citizen, and she tells us a little bit about getting sponsored for […]